Indigenous Emancipation: The Fight Against Marginalisation, Criminalisation, and Oppression

• O’Brien, Grace ^[1] ; Pan, Pey‐Chun ^[2] ; Sheikh, Mustapha ^[3] ; Prideaux, Simon ^[4]
  1. [1] Queensland University of Technology

     Queensland University of Technology

     Australia

     
  2. [2] National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

     National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

     Neipu Township, Taiwán

     
  3. [3] University of Leeds

     University of Leeds

     Reino Unido

     
  4. [4] Independent Researcher, UK

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• Localización: Social Inclusion, ISSN-e 2183-2803, Vol. 11, Nº. 2, 3, 2023 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Indigenous Emancipation: The Fight Against Marginalisation, Criminalisation, and Oppression), págs. 173-176
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  • This thematic issue addresses the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in protecting their rights and maintaining their unique cultures and ways of life. Despite residing on all continents and possessing distinct social, cultural, economic, and political characteristics, Indigenous peoples have historically faced oppression and violation of their rights. Measures to protect Indigenous rights are gradually being recognized by the international community, but ongoing issues such as illegal deforestation, mining, and land clearances continue to desecrate sacred sites and oppress Indigenous peoples. Indigenous women and youth are particularly vulnerable, facing higher levels of gender‐based violence and overrepresentation in judicial sentencing statistics. Land rights continue to be threatened by natural resource extraction, infrastructure projects, large‐scale agricultural expansion, and conservation orders. There is also a heightened risk of statelessness for Indigenous peoples whose traditional lands cross national borders, leading to displacement, attacks, killings, and criminalization.